Private car from Najaf to Salah al-Din (Tikrit)
A private car from Najaf to Salah al-Din (Tikrit) with a licensed driver: the road is about 355 km and takes about 4½ hours, and the fixed whole-car price is confirmed within minutes. Pickup from your address in Najaf, drop-off at your address in Tikrit, your choice of vehicle and departure time. Book online with Wb3den Transport, the #1 and only online intercity booking platform in Iraq.
| Distance | about 355 km |
|---|---|
| Journey time | about 4½ hours |
| Pickup | from your address in Najaf |
| Drop-off | to your address in Tikrit |
| Vehicles | sedan 3 · C300 4 · van 6 · GMC 7 passengers |
| Payment | Cash to the driver or online (ZainCash or card) depending on the line; we confirm the method with the price |
Why a private car on this line
On a road of this length a private car earns its price: you leave home at the hour that suits you, stop to rest where you like, and reach Tikrit without changing cars or waiting. Families and groups of 4 to 7 often pay less than the sum of shared-car seats.
The road passes checkpoints between governorates; carry your unified national ID (or passport for non-Iraqis) and the driver handles the rest.
Najaf
Najaf, home to the shrine of Imam Ali, is Iraq's first pilgrimage destination, about 160 km south of Baghdad with an international airport serving the Gulf and Iran. Private cars from Najaf serve pilgrims to Karbala, Baghdad and the Iranian crossings.
Tikrit
Salah al-Din, with Tikrit about 180 km north of Baghdad on the Mosul road, includes Samarra and the Al-Askari shrine.
Available vehicles
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 3 passengers | cheapest for singles and couples |
| Mercedes C300 | 4 passengers | extra comfort for business trips |
| Pacifica (family van) | 6 passengers | families and lots of luggage |
| GMC Yukon (SUV) | 7 passengers | groups and long roads |
What the price includes
- The whole car for you and your companions only, with a licensed driver; no strangers and no waiting for seats to fill.
- Pickup from your address (home, hotel, airport) and drop-off at the address you choose in the destination city.
- A fixed price agreed before departure that covers fuel and driver; no meter and no surprises.
- Stops on the way as you like (rest, prayer, food) within the agreed time.
- Your choice of vehicle (sedan, C300, family van, GMC) and departure time, day or night.
How to request a private car
- Open the private-car page and choose origin, destination, date, departure time and vehicle type.
- Enter your name, phone and pickup address and send the request (or message us on WhatsApp).
- We confirm the fixed price and the car and driver details within minutes on WhatsApp. Lines with listed cars at a set price are booked and paid immediately online.
- Pay cash to the driver or online (ZainCash or card) depending on the line; we confirm the method with the price, and the ticket arrives on WhatsApp.
Prefer a seat instead of a whole car? Book it directly
Seats in shared cars and VIP buses on every scheduled line between governorates and to Türkiye, Iran and Jordan are booked directly online on the website or the app, with no phone call and no middleman: pick the trip and your seat on the vehicle map, enter your name and number, pay cash on boarding or online, and the QR ticket reaches you instantly on WhatsApp. It is the cheapest option for individuals.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private car from Najaf to Salah al-Din (Tikrit)?
The whole-car price is fixed and confirmed within minutes according to vehicle type and date; send the request online or on WhatsApp. For comparison, seats in shared cars are sold per person on scheduled lines.
How long is the drive from Najaf to Tikrit?
About 4½ hours for roughly 355 km in normal conditions, a little more with checkpoints and stops.
Does the driver pick me up from home?
Yes, from any address in Najaf (home, hotel or airport) to the address you choose in Tikrit.
Can we stop on the way or pass through another city?
Yes. Short stops are included, and any extra leg or city is priced into the fixed quote before departure.
How do I pay?
Cash to the driver or online (ZainCash or card) depending on the line; we confirm the method with the price.
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